A wise man once said, “Dem wit no Iced Chai go thirsty ‘pon a hot day.” This is truer now than ever before. While we do not know this prophet’s name, we do know that he was of Scottish and German descent and drove a Subaru Outback. We know that his long blonde hair was unwashed, dreaded and resembled a stack of laundry that reached towards the heavens like a Sunflower. We know that he caught a nasty sunburn at Reggae on The River in 2003, and that he preferred Indica to Sativa. Lordamercy, this we know.

Some naysayers may deride our white-locked brothers and sisters as little more than “appropriators,” but I and I know that Jah’s influence knows neither borders nor color. Bound by a love of nugs and dabs that transcends time and space, Rudeboiz of all backgrounds now bask in the eternal glow of Selassie’s warmth. Raise a Green Juice and join us in celebrating these modern day Buffalo Soldiers. Let us chant down Babylon together, cold Yerba Mates in hand. From the Yurts of Arcata, to the the all natural peppermint soaps in Aisle 6, to the all-inclusive shoreside resorts of Jamaica’s Western shores, let us also agree that the Bob Marley greatest hits album Legend should have included the song ” Iron Lion Zion.” We say Whattagwan to the Baldheads and other agents of Babylonia, that would seek to corporatize our festivals/sacred rites of passage.

Following up to Great Northern Grandpa, Twenty Seven offers a more extensive look into a life immersed in railroad exploration in the new 84-page, full color zine entitled The Brothers Cave. If you’ve spent any significant amount of time near train tracks and have observed the various markings adorning rail cars, chances are you are familiar with the work of Twenty Seven or Deuce 7. Known for being a train-aficionado-borderline-fanatic, Twenty Seven regularly rides trains across North America and creates some of the most original and distinctly recognizable drawings that can be found. All photos were taken on a disposable camera by the super foamer and rail car artist.

It’s been six years since the last ABC Zine was released and for the newest edition The Flop Box has enlisted an all-star cast of eclectic individuals from various backgrounds and generations that includes seasoned veterans to future staples. With no restrictions or parameters given, each artist was free to interpret the first letter of their name however they felt fit, just as long as it remained black and white and was confined to size of a 8.5 x 11 piece of paper.

If you’ve spent any significant amount of time near train tracks and have observed the various markings adorning rail cars, chances are you are familiar with the work of Deuce 7 or Twenty Seven. Known for being a train-aficionado-borderline-fanatic, Twenty Seven regularly rides trains across North America and creates some of the most original and distinctly recognizable drawings that can be found. All photos were taken on a disposable camera by the super foamer and rail car artist.

In an attempt to examine the bizarre and complex existence of humans and their relationship with their environment on planet earth, this large collection of thoughtfully selected photographs was compiled. All photographs were taken by Austin McManus, some close friends and classified and unclassified sources. Cover design inspired by the books of Ed Ruscha.

“The project “Partner in Crime” challenges gender-based stereotypes commonly associated with vandalism, while offering an alternative perspective on the physical act of writing graffiti. By recruiting first-time female participants, I hoped to capture a playful side and a certain innocence, something I don’t think could have been achieved if the subjects were not inexperienced.” -Austin McManus

A series of monotype prints inspired by by Native American Katchina dolls and Japanese Yokai. Investigation into the spirit world, the invisible, and is an x-ray of mortality. “MEMENTO VIVERE” show zine. 2010.